Classes

Class Schedule
Spring 2018

$50 deposit required to register.Deposits are refundable for store credit up to a week before the class starts and are non-refundable a week before the start of class. Please wear closed-toe shoes.

There is a minimum of three students per class; classes may be cancelled for insufficient enrollment.
Call (843) 769-7299 for information or to register.

Additionally, note that many of our classes require students to stand for long periods of time. Please take this into consideration when registering for a class. We will do our best to make accommodations, but require prior notification. Thank you.

Fused Panel With Borders ($150)

* 6-8 Friday, March 2, 9
* 6-8 Friday, April, 6, 13

Combine two fun techniques is this simple and stunning project. Students will create a 5 x 7 inch fused center panel which will be surrounded by a double border using the copper foil method. All materials are included in the tuition of $150. Prior glass experience is not required. Class meets 3 consecutive weeks for two hours each week.

Beginning Stained Glass ($150)

A great way to experience stained glass! Construct a copper foil panel with patterns and glass supplied. Over the course of three weeks, you will cut glass from a pattern and solder the finished product. All patterns, materials and use of tools are included. Class meets two hours each week for three weeks. Tuition of $150 includes all materials.

Beginning Fusing and Slumping ($200)

This fun and informative class provides a general overview of fusing techniques, pitfalls, and procedures. Students will create an 8-inch square dish and a 12-inch round bowl in this three-week class. Tuition of $200 includes all materials, a technical manual, and kiln time.

Introduction to Mosaics ($150)

*1-3pm, Saturdays, March 10, 17
* 1-3pm, Saturdays, April 14, 21

Learn the techniques for making a glass-on-glass mosaic in this two week class. Mosaics are a great way to use leftover glass from stained glass projects, found objects from your yard or home, or anything else that can be glued down. Each student will make a 10-inch square mosaic. There will be some patterns available, but feel free to bring your own designs, patterns, or special non-glass inclusions. Tuition of $150 includes all materials and a pair of glass mosaic nippers. This project may require extra time to complete, depending on the student’s pace. Work can be done at home or studio time can be purchased to work in the shop.

Beginning Lead ($225)*

* 6-8pm, Thursday March 15, 22, 29
* 6-8pm, Wednesday, May 2, 9, 16

Build a 18 x 12 inch panel with the lead came method of construction to the pattern supplied. Tuition of $225 includes a $35 glass allowance. All other materials and use of necessary tools are included. Class meets two hours each week for three weeks. This project may require extra time to complete, depending on the student’s pace and experience. Work can be done at home or studio time can be purchased at $15/hour to work in the shop.*Beginning Stained Glass or previous stained glass experience are required for this course.

Beveled Cross ($125)

* 6-8pm, Friday March 16, 23, 30

Construct a small panel featuring a cross of beveled glass with the copper foil method. All materials are
included in the $125 tuition. Different background patterns will be available. Open to all levels.

Fusing II, Flow Bar Plate ($175)

* 6-8pm, Tuesday March 27, April 3, 10

Explore negative space as we let it flow. Students will construct an 8 x 8 inch plate using two colors of
Bullseye glass and allowing glass movement in the kiln-working process. Don’t expect a whole lot of
hands on time, other than basic cold-working as this is primarily a “wow, look what happened in the
kiln” kind of thing. Tuition of $175 includes all materials and kiln time.

Copper Foil II: Lowcountry Lighthouses / Garden Creatures($200)

* 6-8pm, Thursday May 3, 10, 17, 24

Students in this four week class will create a wonderful copper-foil panel of one of the Lowcountry’s garden visitors or one of our beautiful lighthouses: Morris Island, Sullivan’s Island, or Hunting Island. Utilizing all the skills they learned in the Beginning Stained Glass class, this project incorporates a wide variety of cuts and is of a moderate level of difficulty. Tuition of $200 includes a $35 glass allowance. Please allow time before the first session to make your glass selection. This is NOT a beginning stained glass class, previous experience in glass
cutting and copper foil construction is required. This project may require extra time to complete, depending on the student’s pace and experience. Work can be done at home or studio time can be purchased to work in the shop.

Studio Time is offered by appointment only.

Cost is $15 per hour, which includes use of shop space and tools. Please buy or bring your own glass and supplies. Studio space is not always available and is NOT a substitution for class instruction.

Please call 769-7299 for an appointment.

*Please be courteous and turn your cell phones off during the class. This is a time to relax, have fun and get away from the pressures of daily life!